The Lion City comes to life this July with a range of exciting events happening. It looks like we’ll be graced with a mix of sunny and rainy days, but that won’t stop the endless stream of fun. From quirky pop-ups, to iconic festivals, and other celebratory SG60 events…we’ve found 25 of the best things to do this July 2025 in Singapore.
1. Be inspired at Singapore’s leading wellness festival
Glow Festival by Prudential 2025 returns to Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza from July 5 to 13, 2025. Highlights include yoga, fitness events like sunrise rave runs, a 60km overnight ultra marathon for men’s mental health, live DJ sets, workshops, wellness talks, and classes by famous fitness instructors. Meanwhile, the event also offers sound baths, recovery sessions, and high-energy workouts in neon-lit settings. Get tickets.
📍Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, Singapore
2. Learn about luxury travel at a festival
International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific 2025, will be held until July 3, and is expected to attract nearly 50,000 people to Marina Bay Sands. Wander more than 500 global exhibitors, forest new connections, learn about luxury travel, and get insight at diverse networking forums, to name a few things.
📍Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
3. Be the first to see Singapore Oceanarium
The highly-anticipated Singapore Oceanarium is opening on July 23 at Resorts World Sentosa. Now three tomes larger than the former S.E.A Aquarium, it features 22 immersive themed zones that take visitors on a journey from prehistoric oceans to present-day marine habitats. Certainly, you can’t miss this new attraction in July 2025. Learn more.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
4. Experience Mirror Mirror before it ends
Until July 6, Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind is an interactive, immersive exhibition at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. It blends cutting-edge technology, art, and neuroscience to explore the complexities of the human mind through eight themed rooms filled with illusions, vibrant colours, and multisensory installations. Definitely, a fun educational activity to do with children. Get tickets.
📍6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
5. Compete in a fun POP MART run
Mark your calendar for the unique Lazada Run Singapore x POP MART 5km on July 27. The POP MART-themed 5km run promises a unique blend of fitness, fandom, and shopping culture. Runners begin at Kallang Carpark 1 and finish at Marina Barrage, while the event involves interactive Voucher Snatch flash mobs, POP MART merchandise, blind boxes, and a lively post race shopping village. Get the full details. Definitely, one of the best things to do in July 2025 in Singapore.
📍Marina Bay, Singapore
6. Enjoy energetic performances by Ayumi Hamasaki
The iconic Queen of J-pop, Ayumi Hamasaki, will perform her first-ever solo concert in Singapore until July 5, 2025. Taking place at Singapore Indoor Stadium, this marks a historic moment for her nearly 30-year career with a refreshed setlist, state-of-the-art visual effects, and more. Find tickets. Definitely, one of the best concerts in Singapore.
📍2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691
7. Attend a dreamy Candlelight concert
Candlelight concerts have mesmerised more than three million people worldwide. So why not check one out in Singapore? Relax to soothing sounds, in a unique and enchanting setting, as the room is lit up by hundreds of candles. Here are some of the best Candlelight concerts in Singapore this July 2025.
8. Indulge on all things chocolate
On July 7, it’s World Chocolate Day. This means it’s the perfect excuse to tuck into all your favourite chocolate treats from one of the best chocolate shops, sip a hearty hot chocolate on a rainy day, or even wander a chocolate factory in Singapore. The choice is yours!
9. Go to Singapore’s first rave with Fred Again…
Fred Again.., the acclaimed British producer, DJ, and artist, is set to host his first-ever Asia tour in July 2025. Wonderfully, the iconic DJ stops in Singapore on July 18 and 19 for two nights. The event takes place at Pasir Panjang Power Station and is set to feature his genre-blending tunes and emotionally-charged performances. Learn more.
📍27 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 117537
10. Immerse yourself in Skechers Sundown Festival 2025
The Skechers Sundown Festival 2025, takes place from July 4 to 6, at Haw Park Villa in Singapore. This year, the festival aims to be Asia’s first carbon-negative and fully plant-based music event. It features a diverse lineup that includes K-pop star Hwasa, South Korean singer Dabin, local talent, and more. Attendees can expect immersive art installations, sustainable marketplaces, and fringe activities like UV painting. Plus, the festival will host Southeast Asia’s first Music Climate Action Summit on July 4, from 4pm to 10.30pm.
📍262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628
11. Hop along Singapore’s most delicious mystery tour
Singapore’s first self-guided food treasure hunt, Gourmaze, blends the excitement of an escape room with the delights of a tasting tour in Chinatown. Participants receive clues and riddles via WhatsApp, leading them through a curated route of six to seven hidden eateries, where they sample a range of local treats. Perfect for group activities! Get tickets.
12. Taste more than 150 sake labels
The much-anticipated event, Sake Meguri 2025, features more than 150 premium sake labels from 20 renowned breweries across Japan on July 26. Located at Singapore Expo, guests can expect to meet and connect with Japan’s Sake Masters, enjoy specifically curated food and snack booths, indulge on authentic Japanese treats, exquisite handcrafted pastries, and much more. The event runs from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 7pm.
📍1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
13. Celebrate SG60 at a firework show
The SG60 fireworks for the 60th National Day celebrations of Singapore will light up the sky on two key dates in July and August, before the main event on August 8. Singaporeans can look forward to a preview on July 26 of the NDP fireworks. These fireworks typically begin between 8pm and 8.15pm. For the best views, head to free public spots around Marina Bay such as the Helix Bridge, Gardens By The Bay, Marina Barrage, among others. Otherwise, many rooftop bars will be hosting viewing parties.
14. Wander a stunning floral display
Gardens By The Bay’s Rose Romance floral display returns to Flower Dome from June 27 to July 20, 2025. This year’s theme revolves around the timeless legend of King Arthur unfolding across scenes of 15,000 roses in 65 varieties. From the legendary sword in the stone to the famed Round Table…see how the love, honour, courage, and chivalry of the kingdom of Camelot is brought to life.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
15. Interact with Digital Light Canvas
A new Digital Light Canvas installation featuring a 15-metre circular light rink and 14-tall light sculpture at Marina Bay Sands. People can help move the lights through interactive elements, as well as see digital flocks of birds, use feet to create artworks on the light rink, and much more. Find tickets.
📍2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
16. Celebrate your love for oysters
Seafood lovers can get excited about the 13th edition of the World Oyster Festival returning to Singapore this July. Greenwood Fish Market will again host the gastronomy festival from July 1 to 31. It will offer a record-breaking lineup of 22 oyster varieties, from nine countries, from every corner in the globe. Find out more about it here.
📍Greenwood Fish Market, Singapore
17. Be captivated by an iconic balloon exhibition
Pop Air –Air is Inflatable, presented by Balloon Museum, runs until August 31 at Marina Bay Sands. The exhibition features 17 interactive works by leading modern international artists and collectives who reimagine space, form, and interaction. Meanwhile, visitors are invited to step into a fantastical world where inflatable art takes centre stage in a range of immersive, whimsical, and thought-provoking installations. Definitely, one of the best July 2025 events in Singapore.
📍Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
18. Step into the world of Van Gogh
Van Gogh Inside brings the artist’s most iconic works—from Starry Night to Sunflowers—to life through stunning floor-to-wall projections, interactive installations, and classical music. The immersive exhibition is the perfect place to wander and get educated on art until July 31. Get tickets.
📍Parkview Square – Groundseesaw, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore
19. Unwind at a new sunset watch party
Sentosa unveils a new weekly Sunset Watch Party designed as a mindful escape from everyday life. Located at Palawan Beach Walk, the sunset session offers a calm setting with wellness-focused activities, like sound baths, set against the island’s scenic backdrop. It takes place every Friday and Saturday, from 6pm to 8pm, until August 30.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
Other things to do this July in Singapore:
20. Marvel at a new exhibition
There’s a host of exciting exhibitions to marvel at in Singapore this season. See our list of the best current exhibitions in Singapore.
21. Take a day trip to somewhere new and exciting
Why not take a refreshing day trip away from Singapore to explore diverse attractions and cultures? From Johor Bahru just across the causeway to a short ferry ride between Batam Island, as well as Malacca and Desaru Coast…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Pick one of the best day trips here.
22. Indulge at a hawker centre
Singapore is full of bustling hawker centres and food courts, where locals and tourists alike can feast on both local and international culinary delights at a cheap price – all for less than $5 or $10. From satay and laksa, to fried kway teow…we’ve listed our favourite hawker centres for you to enjoy the best food.
23. Spend the day in Sentosa
One of the best things to do this July 2025 is spend the day at Sentosa. It’s the perfect escape for all the family. See all the wonderful things to do in Sentosa Island.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
24. Uncover Singapore’s hidden secret places
We’ve already listed a range of hidden secret places to visit in Singapore. Be sure to bring your camera for the occasion to these secret places.
25. Hide away in a secret bar
Looking for a cool place to slow down, hide away from the rain and celebrate life? Well, there’s dozens of secret bars in Singapore offering a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience. From creative new speakeasies like Synthesis, quirky bars concealed behind vending machines, and secret doorways to other worlds…you’ll be spoilt for options. Find the perfect secret bar to relax at this weekend.
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